Early Stage Melanoma: Your Questions Answered

Receiving a diagnosis of early stage (Stage I or II) melanoma can be overwhelming, so Melanoma Institute Australia has produced this informative video for newly diagnosed patients. Listen to MIA’s Prof Georgina Long AO (Medical Oncologist) and Dr Tom Pennington (Surgical Oncologist) as they answer the most commonly asked questions about an early stage melanoma diagnosis, such as: (click on the time to go straight to that question) 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - "What does early stage melanoma actually mean?" 04:33 - “What are lymph nodes?” 05:01 - “What is a wider margin and why do I need more surgery?” 06:32 - “If melanoma has been removed, can it still spread?” 08:22 - “How will I know if my melanoma has spread?” 10:57 - “What happens if my sentinel lymph node is positive?” 11:41 - “Does a negative sentinel node guarantee that the melanoma hasn’t spread?” 12:15 - “What treatment options are available to me?” 13:49 - “What can I do to ensure I have the best outcome?” 15:40 - “What happens if my melanoma comes back?” 16:23 - “Can I do anything to help my treatment work better?” For more information see: https://melanoma.org.au Please note that the content was accurate at time of publishing (August 2021) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.